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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T5 BAUMOT history

T5 BAU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 142,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
142,794 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 BAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 BAU was last recorded at 142,794 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 5,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,499 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,295 miles
Average per year
5,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,794 miles
  • 2025 – 137,499 miles
  • 2024 – 133,730 miles
  • 2023 – 129,192 miles
  • 2022 – 125,044 miles
  • 2021 – 123,124 miles
  • 2020 – 122,008 miles
  • 2019 – 120,335 miles
  • 2018 – 117,185 miles
  • 2017 – 112,228 miles
  • 2016 – 108,522 miles
  • 2015 – 103,783 miles
  • 2014 – 97,942 miles
  • 2013 – 93,490 miles
  • 2012 – 74,580 miles
  • 2011 – 56,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,794 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,794 miles (+5,295)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    142,794 miles
    Test number
    415658493498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,499 miles (+3,769)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    137,499 miles
    Test number
    567405576180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass133,730 miles (+4,538)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    133,730 miles
    Test number
    610394864355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,192 miles (+4,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    129,192 miles
    Test number
    802158553791
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs corrodeded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass125,044 miles (+1,920)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    125,044 miles
    Test number
    942212280671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,124 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,124 miles
    Test number
    320463296023
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose centre and rear box outer casings peeling and corroded [ not blowing ] (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail123,124 miles (+1,116)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,124 miles
    Test number
    795874846835
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose centre and rear box outer casings peeling and corroded [ not blowing ] (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass122,008 miles (+1,673)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    122,008 miles
    Test number
    928938137004
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  9. Pass120,335 miles (+3,150)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    120,335 miles
    Test number
    764471105997
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass117,185 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    117,185 miles
    Test number
    592753645525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail117,185 miles (+4,957)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,185 miles
    Test number
    592770932390
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge [bald]
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass112,228 miles (+65)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    112,228 miles
    Test number
    478057332209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail112,163 miles (+3,641)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,163 miles
    Test number
    588811259850
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top dust cover (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass108,522 miles (+4,739)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    108,522 miles
    Test number
    353584293149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower stearing has slight noise on lock to lock

  15. Pass103,783 miles (+5,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    103,783 miles
    Test number
    525392192349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper dust cover (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass97,942 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    97,942 miles
    Test number
    666232934269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail97,942 miles (+4,452)9 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,942 miles
    Test number
    518161834218
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

  18. Pass93,490 miles (+583)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    93,490 miles
    Test number
    869656023212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,907 miles (+18,327)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    92,907 miles
    Test number
    527742223059
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass74,580 miles (+18,267)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,580 miles
    Test number
    238917612030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    56,313 miles
    Test number
    846649831032
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T5 BAU

Does T5 BAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 BAU is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 BAU?
The MOT on T5 BAU is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 BAU done?
T5 BAU was recorded at 142,794 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 5,647 miles a year.
Has T5 BAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 BAU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T5 BAU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T5 BAU find?
T5 BAU passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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